We discuss the importance of caucus to the cause of local politics (and as a result state and national politics, as well). We get so lost in the idea of a straw poll mattering one way or another. We need to look at caucus in a completely different way. Some folks are calling for an end to this practice in favor of a pure primary. We argue that if we lose the caucus system, we lose the battle for local control. Find out why, and then get involved at your caucus this year!